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After his long stint in Hell, Constantine’s cynicism and world-weariness are hard-earned. Like his private-eye predecessors, he’s a lone wolf. In an exchange cut from the film, Constantine and Papa Midnite (Djimon Hounsou) watch people on the street and Constantine remarks, “Never ceases to amaze me.” Midnite asks, “What?” and Constantine clarifies: “Normal life.” His secret knowledge only deepens his loneliness. He’s always on the outside looking in, wondering just how blissful ignorance would be.

This emblem of a triangle of fire with three arrows emerging below represents the ‘Perfect Red King’, the Sulfur of the Philosophers. For the uninitiated, this symbol has deep alchemical connections. The red sulfur was a mixture of mercury (which represents the spirit) and sulfur (which stands for the soul) – the union of which is a representation of the spiritual goal of alchemy. In versions of Constatine where the audience are young his trademark cigarettes is replaced by lollipops. There have been no mentioned birthday celebrations since then, but nothing in the comics has stated a retcon of Constantine's age or the real time development of his comic. In Hellblazer issue 236, an acquaintance of Constantine's comments that he doesn't look his age (which was then just over 50). Constantine attributes this to demon blood in his veins.In Christianity, The Spear of Destiny, also known as The Holy Lance, is an actual religious relic. The Bible describes it as the spear used by a Roman soldier to stab Jesus while he was being crucified on the cross, ensuring that he was dead. The real Spear of Destiny is currently displayed in the Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria. During World War II, the Nazis took the artifact, and although it was later officially returned, many believe the object on display to be a forgery, suggesting that the real Spear of Destiny is lost or hidden. Constantine is unusual among comic book characters in that he has aged in real time since his creation. In Hellblazer issue eight Constantine celebrated his 35th birthday. Five years later, in Hellblazer issue 63, he turned 40. On the surface, Constantine may seem to be the last character suitable to receive a YA title, given he started life as a flagship character in DC’s mature-readers Vertigo imprint. Yet this is actually John Constantine’s second appearance in the line, after last year’s Johnny Constantine and the Mystery of the Meanest Teacher, which was aimed at middle-school readers. Kami Garcia, who has written other DC YA graphic novels, joins forces with artist Issac Goodhart, colorist Ruth Redmond and letterer Steve Wands to tell a story of Constantine at the end of his adolescent years, where he must balance magic and fighting demons against the pressures of being a teenager.

Illusion — Making people think he's someone or something else ( Hellblazer: Pandemonium), or changing another person's image ( Hellblazer issue 149).

In Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir, Eddie Muller writes that, in the genre, “prayers go unheard in these parts,” an apt description of Constantine’s universe. It makes Los Angeles the perfect setting for his story: sprawling, anonymous, as disconnected as Constantine. A person could live in L.A. their whole life and still only know a fraction of it. A world behind the world could conceivably exist. It’s not unthinkable that thousands of winged demons could have been incinerated only moments before you reached Broadway and 8th, or that you can find the 101 freeway in Hell. Constantine using an offensive spell "Fiat Bloody Lux" to fight off two demons Some examples of Constantine's magic: But Constantine’s sacrifice is sincere, Christlike, an act of true selflessness to save Isabel’s soul, not his own. He doesn’t want to care, but he does. Underneath the veneer of cynicism, Constantine loves humankind more than the guys in charge. Though not keen on using firearms, he is adept at using them and is a capable marksman ( Stations of the Cross). He owns a Scott Webley revolver which he used against the Family Man (later retconned as a .357 Magnum in R.S.V.P.). While Constantine is adept at summoning demons to fight in battles, he can also create and raise his own powerful demons with ease. Constantine has defences against psychic assaults, curses, spells, mind control, and demonic/spirit possession ( Reasons to be Cheerful part 2). He also carries with him an assortment of magical tools and weapons, such as his own trenchcoat that has its own sentient demonic powers, and the Twin Blade.

His characteristic violent and anti-social attitude has earned him the reputation of a formidable wizard who will do whatever it takes to get the job done. John Constantine aka the Hell Blazer is a classic grey anti-hero which is one of the reasons why he is loved by fans.John Constantine’s (Keanu Reeves) lighter from Francis Lawrence’s supernatural horror film Constantine. John Constantine was dying of lung cancer, brought on by his chain-smoking, and the character had a cigarette in his mouth throughout the film. His signature lighter appeared in many scenes. Half-breeds are really common in John Constantine’s world. They can either be half-demon or half-angel. They possess the ability to walk the earth and as such are responsible for maintaining balance on earth since full-fledged angels and demons cannot enter the mortal plane. Comics on their own are a chic idea for tattoos. The very style with the word bubbles, the graphical art and the vibrant colours make them stand out. In this design, John Constantine is seen smoking his favourite Silk Cut cigarettes, sitting on a throne. Some of his iconic dialogues are inked around him in the style of the comic.

Apart from John Constantine, the two other most prominent characters of the Hellblazer comics are Lucifer Morningstar and the archangel Gabriel. Fans of DC Comics will know John Constantine as the infamous occult detective from Liverpool, England.The bottom of the lighter features an on/off switch that powers internal electronics which assisted the flame. These electronics remain untested. The lighter shows light signs of use, including portions of the finish that are wearing away, but remains in very fine overall condition. Dimensions: 8 cm x 5 cm x 0.5 cm (3” x 2” x ½”) John Constantine is bisexual, throughout his life he has been involved with women and sometimes men. Exorcism — bound, immobilized, and sealed the Hindu goddess Kali ( Hellblazer issue 180). During the Son of Man arc, Constantine managed to summon and bind a demon by making it physical thus rendering it powerless and vulnerable, before Header shoots it with a shotgun. John also uses the right kind of spell that can destroy gods ( The Trenchcoat Brigade) or destroy them ( The Fear Machine). Constantine can also bound, seal, and control powerful elementals such as Norfulthing. ( Hellblazer issue 246), and high level angels such as Archangel Gabriel ( Fear and Loathing) and the Guardian of Eden ( R.S.V.P.). I sat there and thought, should I go around that corner and see if he is really there, or should I just eat my sandwich and leave? I opted for the latter; I thought it was the safest. I'm not making any claims to anything. I'm just saying that it happened. Strange little story."